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1. Introduction .............................................................................................................. 5
1.1. Minimum System Requirements ..................................................................................................... 6
1.2. Box Content ................................................................................................................................ 7
1.3. Views of the Drive ........................................................................................................................ 8
1.3.1. Front View ......................................................................................................................... 8
1.3.2. Rear View .......................................................................................................................... 8
2. Getting Connected .................................................................................................... 9
2.1. Turning the Drive On ................................................................................................................. 10
2.2. Connecting the USB cable .......................................................................................................... 11
2.3. Launching LaCie Setup Assistant .................................................................................................. 11
2.4. Disconnecting Your LaCie hard disk MAX ..................................................................................... 12
3. Optional Formatting & Partitioning ......................................................................... 13
3.1. Windows Users .......................................................................................................................... 14
3.2. Mac Users ................................................................................................................................. 16
4. Interface & Data Transfer Information .................................................................... 17
4.1. USB 2.0 Connection .................................................................................................................. 17
4.2. Data Transfers ........................................................................................................................... 18
4.3. Installing New Firmware ............................................................................................................. 18
5. RAID ....................................................................................................................... 19
5.1. BIG (RAID 0).............................................................................................................................. 19
5.2. SAFE 100 (RAID 1) ..................................................................................................................... 20
5.3. Changing the RAID Mode ........................................................................................................... 21
5.4. Partitioning the Disks .................................................................................................................. 22
5.4.1. Windows Users ................................................................................................................ 22
5.4.2. Mac Users....................................................................................................................... 26
5.5. Removing and Installing Drives .................................................................................................... 27
6. Troubleshooting ..................................................................................................... 28
6.1. Manual Updates ........................................................................................................................ 28
6.2. Fan ........................................................................................................................................... 28
6.3. LED Indicators............................................................................................................................ 29
6.4. LaCie hard disk MAX Host Connection ......................................................................................... 30
7. Contacting Customer Support ................................................................................. 31
7.1. LaCie Technical Support Contacts ............................................................................................... 32
8. Warranty Information ............................................................................................. 33
• DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
2.1. Turning the Drive On ... 10 2.2. Connecting the USB cable ... 11 2.3. Launching LaCie Setup Assistant ... 11 2.4. Disconnecting Your LaCie hard disk MAX ... 12 3. Optional Formatting & Partitioning ... 13 3.1. Windows Users ... 14 3.2. -
Page 2: User Manual
✦ Consult the dealer or an experi- enced radio/TV technician for help. Modifications to this product not autho- rized by LaCie could void the FCC & Industry Canada regulations and negate your authority to operate the product. CAUTION:... -
Page 3: General Use Precautions
✦ Read this user manual carefully and follow the correct procedure when setting up the device. ✦ Do not open your LaCie hard disk MAX or attempt to disassemble or modify it. Never insert any metallic object into the drive to avoid any... - Page 4 Any loss, corruption or destruction of data while using a LaCie drive is the sole responsibility of the user, and under no circumstances will LaCie be held liable for the recovery or restoration of this data. To help prevent the loss of your data, LaCie highly recommends that you keep TWO copies of your data;...
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Page 5: Introduction
Ideal for speed intensive applications, the LaCie hard disk MAX handles the curves of your demanding data needs. Secure and stable, the LaCie hard disk MAX is an ideal way to add space to your computer; you can divide the drive into specific spaces (partitions) for different parts of your data, or leave it alone and simply use it as one big volume. -
Page 6: Minimum System Requirements
LaCie hard disk MAX • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual 1.1. Minimum System Requirements Windows Users ✦ Windows 2000, Windows XP or Windows Vista ✦ Pentium II 350MHz processor or higher ✦ 128MB RAM or greater ✦ USB interface port ✦... -
Page 7: Box Content
RAID capability External power supply USB 2.0 cable Quick Install Guide LaCie Utilities and user manual are located on the drive and will appear once the LaCie Setup Assistance has been installed. For details, refer to section 2.3. Launching LaCie Setup IMPORTANT INFO: Please save your packaging. -
Page 8: Views Of The Drive
USB 2.0 port RAID selection switch CAUTION: To avoid overheating, the LaCie hard disk MAX should be installed in a well-ventilated area and in such a way as to maintain sufficient airflow across the controller chips. Also ensure that the Ventilation Fan is not obstructed. Please use the included plastic stands and rubber feet which elevate the hard disk Max and allow for better heat dissipation. -
Page 9: Getting Connected
2. Getting Connected IMPORTANT INFO: Please follow the setup steps in the or- der they are given to ensure that the LaCie hard disk MAX vol- ume mounts correctly on your computer. Step 1 — 2.1. Turning the Drive On Step 2 —... -
Page 10: Turning The Drive On
Cable. CAUTION: Only use the AC adapter supplied with your specific LaCie hard disk MAX. Do not use a power sup- ply from another LaCie drive or another manufactur- er. Using any other power cable or power supply may cause damage to the device and void your warranty. -
Page 11: Connecting The Usb Cable
To launch LaCie Setup Assistant: Windows users: double click on the LaCie drive icon in “My Computer” and then double click the LaCie Setup Assistant icon. Mac users: double click on the “LaCie Setup Assistant” icon appear on your desktop and then double click the LaCie Setup Assistant icon. -
Page 12: Disconnecting Your Lacie Hard Disk Max
External USB devices feature “plug & play” connectivity, which means that your drive can be connected and disconnected while the computer is running. To prevent failures, however, it is im- portant to follow these steps when disconnecting your LaCie hard drive. Windows Users 1. -
Page 13: Optional Formatting & Partitioning
User Manual 3. Optional Formatting & Partitioning The first time you use your LaCie hard disk MAX, the LaCie Setup Assistant formats your drive according to your needs. If your needs change, you can reformat your LaCie hard disk MAX to optimize it for use with Windows or Mac, or for cross-platform use. -
Page 14: Windows Users
LaCie hard disk MAX • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual 3.1. Windows Users The process of formatting a drive on a computer running Win- dows 2000, Windows XP or Windows Vista consists of two steps: (1) installing a signature on the drive, and (2) formatting the drive. - Page 15 LaCie hard disk MAX • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual 8. Click Next. 9. Click Next. 10. Click Next. 11. Click Next. 12. On the Format Partition window, select Quick Format. Click Next. 13. Click Finish to begin the formatting process.
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Page 16: Mac Users
3. In the Utilities folder, double-click Disk Utility. 4. The Disk Utility window will open. Select the volume labeled LaCie hard disk MAX from the list of available hard disks on the left side of the window. 5. Select the Partition tab. -
Page 17: Interface & Data Transfer Information
CD/DVD drives and digital cameras. USB cables Your LaCie drive is shipped with a Hi-Speed USB cable to ensure maximum data transfer performance when connected to a Hi- Speed USB 2.0 port. The cable will also work when connected to a USB 1.1 port, but drive performance will be limited to USB... -
Page 18: Data Transfers
3. Disconnect your computer’s USB cable. Wait 30 seconds. Reconnect. 4.3. Installing New Firmware LaCie may periodically offer firmware updates for the hard disk MAX. Visit LaCie’s Web site, www.lacie.com, for the latest firm- ware update. For the procedure, please contact LaCie technical support. -
Page 19: Raid
Safe 100 (RAID 1) = 50% capacity 5.1. BIG (RAID 0) BIG (also called RAID 0 or “Spanning” in some LaCie devices), allows for the fastest data transmission and capacity of the differ- ent RAID settings. Requiring at least 2 drives, RAID 0 stripes data onto each disk. -
Page 20: Safe 100 (Raid 1)
LaCie hard disk MAX • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual 5.2. SAFE 100 (RAID 1) SAFE mode (also referred to as RAID 1) is a secure RAID mode that requires at least 2 drives and works with pairs of drives. -
Page 21: Changing The Raid Mode
LaCie hard disk MAX • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual 5.3. Changing the RAID Mode Before you change the RAID mode of the LaCie hard disk MAX, familiarize yourself with the drive’s RAID modes. See section RAID. CAUTION: Changing configuration modes destroys data stored on the hard disk MAX. -
Page 22: Partitioning The Disks
OS. This example illustrates the BIG storage policy, which optimizes the LaCie hard disk MAX for capacity. 1. Right click the My Computer icon on your desktop and select Manage from the pop-up window (Fig. 5.4.1-A). - Page 23 LaCie hard disk MAX • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual 3. Right click the configured disk’s unallocated space and select New Partition. If the New Partition option is not available, select the disk and initialize it first (Fig. 5.4.1-C).
- Page 24 LaCie hard disk MAX • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual 6. Specify the partition size. By default, the partition occupies the entire volume. Click Next (Fig. 5.4.1-F). 7. Assign a drive letter or mount path and click Next (Fig. 5.4.1- 8.
- Page 25 LaCie hard disk MAX RAID • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual page 25 tion (Fig. 5.4.1-I). Fig. 5.4.1-I...
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Page 26: Mac Users
Do not partition the virtual disk that ini- tially mounts on your OS. This example illustrates the BIG RAID mode, which optimizes the LaCie hard disk MAX for capacity. 1. Launch Disk Utility from the Applications / Utilities folder (Fig. 5.4.2-A). -
Page 27: Removing And Installing Drives
User Manual 5.5. Removing and Installing Drives In the event that an individual hard disk fails in the LaCie hard disk MAX, please contact your LaCie reseller or LaCie Customer Support. If the product is still under warranty, send the Hard Disk MAX to our technical support. -
Page 28: Troubleshooting
User Manual 6. Troubleshooting In the event that your LaCie hard disk MAX is not working cor- rectly, please refer to the following checklist to find out where the problem is coming from. If you have gone through all of the... -
Page 29: Led Indicators
User Manual 6.3. LED Indicators The LaCie hard disk MAX has three LED indicators – a cool blue strip on the front of the drive and two on the back (one for each drive) which indicate the current state of the hard disk MAX or problems it may be experiencing. -
Page 30: Lacie Hard Disk Max Host Connection
Verify the USB connection and try a different USB cable. Connect to a different USB port. Verify HBA BIOS recognizes empty LaCie hard disk MAX. Before reconfiguring the mode of operation, use the operating system’s Disk Manager to delete partitions on the volume. -
Page 31: Contacting Customer Support
If you have asked yourself all of the pertinent questions in the troubleshooting checklist, and you still can’t get your LaCie drive to work properly, contact us via the contacts on the following page. Before contacting us, make sure that you are in front of... -
Page 32: Lacie Technical Support Contacts
LaCie hard disk MAX • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual 7.1. LaCie Technical Support Contacts LaCie Asia, Singapore, and Hong Kong Contact us at: http://www.lacie.com/asia/contact/ LaCie Belgium Contact us at: http://www.lacie.com/be/contact/ (Français) LaCie Denmark Contact us at: http://www.lacie.com/dk/contact LaCie France Contact us at: http://www.lacie.com/fr/contact/... -
Page 33: Warranty Information
✦ The tamper seal on the drive casing is broken. LaCie and its suppliers accept no liability for any loss of data during the use of this device, or for any of the problems caused as a result.
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